RN and a Mother!

You have just expressed the fears and concerns of every working mom. There is no tougher "job" in the world. I was 33 when I graduated from nursing school and my daughter was 10. I had tremendous support from friends and family. You are literally a juggler and there is always a residue of guilt. We are in a big club. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Many of us can relate. It was never easy but in the end I can say that it was worth it.

I can totally relate. I am a new grad rn with a baby. I am feeling guilty as I feel I'm not giving my baby enough of my time. Your story made me feel that I am not alone. Thanks.

I am a mother of 3, and my youngest is now 12. Currently Just finishing up my 3rd semester of nursing school. I am married but was a young single mother at age 19. Finally pursuing my dream of becoming a nurse It's a part of what makes me, "me". I started working as a medical assistant in 2000 and was bitten by the nursing bug!! Soon to be a grandma too!! Whoot!! Whoot!!

Hello guys this gives me hope.Am a registered nurse having trained in Africa diploma hospital qualified.1994 to 1997.Now am married and have three children the youngest 2yrs 6mths now living and working full time in Australia.Have decided this year to upgrade my qualifications to a bachelors in nursing.Will be ding this online and would love to hear from someone who has done it.Will be doing my studies with university of south australia.cocomadam

Thanks so much!My daughter was 1 when I went through LPN school, and now she is 10 and my son is 4 as I am starting RN school. I hate missing things with them. My daughter always gets upset because I cannot make her school parties and such. I am so lucky to have wonderful parents who are the greatest grandparents to my children and try to make any event that I am unable to attend. Being a nurse and a parent is a struggle, but we can do it! I just try to make our time together extra special!

I have a 4 month old little boy who is my life.I feel guilty for having to go to work and I cry inside because at times I feel like I am taking care of everyone else when I want to be home caring for my son.I love my job, I love my son.I am trying to do the best that I can to be the best at both.Your story has brought tears to my eyes. Your son sounds like an amazing young man, he is so proud of you! I can only hope that my son will someday feel the same way about me. I have to go wipe my eyes now

I am set to grad from Nursing School May 2011 and gave birth to my son 7 months ago in the middle of my schooling. It has been very difficult balancing my schooling and an infant as I am a fist time mother. I often feel that my son gets lost in the shuffle of school and work. Thankfully, his father is very supportive of my education eventhough we are not together and does as much as he can to help. I sincerely hope that my son will realize that my time away from him is being spent trying to better our lives.

Thank you for sharing your story. I can feel the love you and your son have for each other. Blessings!

i am a mother AND current licensed hairstylist intrested at changing professions , because of the economy. After reading this i don't know if i want to devote my time into being a nurse ,. i am already , investing alot of time in the salon, which i was trying to get away from .